Kristine Bradford
Fruita
Summary
Compassionate Registered Medical Assistant with proven expertise in patient care coordination, clinical documentation, and HIPAA compliance at Family Health West. Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in fast-paced environments. Proficient in enhancing patient experiences and optimizing processes within healthcare teams.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
RMA
Family Health West
04.2017 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by accurately administering vital signs and medical histories.
- Coordinated appointment scheduling, improving patient flow and follow-up efficiency.
- Maintained confidentiality and accuracy of patient records in electronic systems.
- Assisted physicians during procedures, ensuring patient comfort and operational efficiency.
- Educated patients on treatment plans, medications, and preventive care measures.
- Sanitized and organized exam rooms, ensuring readiness for patient visits.
RMA
Fruita Family Medicine of the Grand Valley
01.2016 - 04.2017
- Enhanced patient comfort by building trust and providing compassionate support.
- Facilitated patient prep for providers, ensuring efficient and effective care delivery.
- Assessed patient symptoms to determine need for specific diagnostic tests.
- Executed blood draws and administered immunizations as required by protocols.
- Monitored medication refrigerator temperatures to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Coordinated appointment scheduling and follow-ups, promoting seamless patient experiences.
Medical Assistant
Fruita Family Medicine
08.2006 - 01.2016
- Enhanced patient intake accuracy, streamlining data collection and workflow efficiency.
- Optimized appointment scheduling, improving physician availability and patient access.
- Improved documentation accuracy by streamlining electronic health record processes.
- Educated patients on treatment plans, promoting adherence to medical advice.
- Provided immunizations and drew blood before clinic hours, ensuring readiness for patients.
- Assisted in various procedures, supporting provider needs during patient examinations.
Medical Assistant
Colorado West Woman Care
10.2003 - 08.2006
- Enhanced patient care protocols, improving outcomes through team collaboration.
- Trained new staff on office procedures, fostering a cohesive work environment.
- Implemented procedural changes, boosting clinic efficiency and reducing patient wait times.
- Led quality assurance initiatives, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and standards.
- Collected comprehensive patient medical histories, allergies, and medication information.
- Managed medical records by organizing, filing, and scanning documents accurately.
Education
Associate of Science - Medical Assistant
IntelliTec College
CO10-2003
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solvi
- Medical terminology
- Immunization administration
- HIPAA compliance
- Laboratory specimen collection
- Clinical documentation
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Patient scheduling
- Minor surgical assistance
- Medication administration
- Preventive healthcare measures
- Patient assessments
- Medical equipment operation
- Insurance verification
- Vital sign monitoring
- Diagnostic testing assistance
- Inventory management
- Medical records management
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Medical office procedures
- Needs assessments
- Regulatory compliance
- Patient care coordination
- Anatomy and physiology
- Clinical applications
- Electronic health records management
- First aid and CPR
- Medical terminology proficiency
- Infection control procedures
- Vital signs measurement
- Compassionate
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Sterile technique
- Vital signs monitoring
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Professional bedside manner
- Lab equipment calibration
- Reliable team player
- Specimens collection and processing
- Electronic medical records
- Direct patient care
- Procedure assistance
- Phlebotomy
- Patient management
- Compassionate caregiver
- CPR
- Appointment setting
- Sterilization techniques
- Inventory and supply management
- OB/GYN procedures
- Patient-focused care
- Prioritizing stat orders
- Conflict resolution
- Chronic disease management
- Therapeutic procedures
- Equipment sterilization
- Reliable transportation
Accomplishments
- Recognized for outstanding dedication to patient care. Employee of the month August 2021
- Recognized for going above and beyond the call of duty.
- Completed the Service Excellence Program and strife to implement in daily activities.
Timeline
RMA
Family Health West
04.2017 - Current
RMA
Fruita Family Medicine of the Grand Valley
01.2016 - 04.2017
Medical Assistant
Fruita Family Medicine
08.2006 - 01.2016
Medical Assistant
Colorado West Woman Care
10.2003 - 08.2006
Associate of Science - Medical Assistant
IntelliTec College
Service Excellence Program
We met multiples times in a group and in small teams. We did presentations about being kind and going above and beyond. There was a time commitment and made this work while still working with the provider.
It really made me focus on patient care and making sure all patients felt heard.